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• Bafta Awards 2015: Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch arrive on the red carpet

  08-02-2015 21:34
  
  Best Actor nominees Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch go head-to-head at the Bafta Awards 2015 - watch as they arrive on the red carpet
  
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• Fire services: ‘Save 999 calls for emergencies – not dobbing in next door’s BBQ’

  15-08-2026 08:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also urged people not to light fires in ‘tinderbox’ Britain (Picture: Reuters)Fire services have urged people not to save 999 calls for genuine emergencies following the Government’s wildfires alert.Millions of phones blasted into life yesterday evening with the alarm warning people not to light anything which could spark a wildfire, including barbecues and garden incinerators.Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also urged people not to light fires
  
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• Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia sparks tsunami fears

  15-08-2026 08:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Five have died in a 7.7 magnitude earthquake (Picture: Handout / INDONESIA’S NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE AGENCY (BASARNAS) / AFP via Getty Images)Search and rescue are combing through rubble to free people trapped in buildings after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia.Five people are known to have died in the disaster, with the governor of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena, saying they had died in their sleep.Several aftershocks followed the earthquake on early
  
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• I lost both my legs in Afghanistan. Five years after the Taliban takeover, it wasn't worth it

  15-08-2026 08:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Former British soldier Jack Cummings lost both of his legs hunting for IEDs in Afghanistan. Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Taliban takeover, he reveals his heartbreak.
  
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• Payment outage hits Australia: Customers stranded at the checkout and unable to use Mastercard, Apple Pay and Android Pay

  15-08-2026 08:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Customers claimed they had been unable to complete transactions using bank cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay and MasterCard on Saturday.
  
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• 'I have terminal breast cancer like Lucy Davis at 36 - I'm not going to get old'

  15-08-2026 08:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Kayleigh Ewan's heartbreaking story comes as The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed her own stage four incurable diagnosis, with both women urging others to never ignore subtle bodily changes
  
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• Indonesia earthquake - live: At least 20 dead as huge 7.7 quake rocks tourist spot

  15-08-2026 08:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 7.7-magnitude quake struck not far from the coast of Flores Island, Indonesia, at around 10.58pm on Friday
  
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• Chaos and confusion in court which released double killer Simon Levy

  15-08-2026 08:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror went to Highbury Corner magistrates court in London - where double killer Simon Levy was bailed - and found a scene of chaos and confusion
  
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• Everything you need to know about flight delays, cancellation and compensation

  15-08-2026 08:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Consumer rights expert Martyn James has pulled together an all-in-one guide to your consumer rights when taking flights
  
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• A-level results - what to do next if you didn't get the grades you wanted

  15-08-2026 08:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thousands of students picked up their A-level results this week - here is what you need to know next
  
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• Princess Anne's strict birthday rule that means she won't be celebrating today

  15-08-2026 08:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Anne is celebrating her 76th birthday today, but the Princess Royal will not be expecting balloons, cake and fanfare from the Royal Family, at her own request
  
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• Princess Anne's timeline for her royal future as she reaches another milestone

  15-08-2026 08:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Princess Anne, who is often considered as the hardest working royal celebrates her 76th birthday today - and there's no signs her diary is about to get any lighter
  
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• Party crasher's alleged attack on Brisbane father with crowbar at 18th birthday captured on camera

  15-08-2026 08:03 via dailymail.com
  
  A Brisbane father was allegedly attacked after confronting party crashers at his son's 18th birthday.
  
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• Indonesia earthquake LIVE: At least 20 people killed as massive 7.7 quake strikes tourist spot

  15-08-2026 08:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 7.7-magnitude quake struck not far from the coast at around 10.58pm on Friday - the country is a popular holiday spot for Brits
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl drivers urged to check car parks over £501m issue this August

  15-08-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Motorists visiting six of the major supermarket chains have been warned over an 'ever-persistent' problem
  
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• Looking for a wedding guest outfit? These linen suits are a stylish alternative

  15-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  These looks are effortless, and breezy. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  There’s something about summer that makes traditional tailoring feel…ambitious.If you’ve ever broken a sweat before you’ve made it to the venue, you’ll know that summer tailoring comes with its own set of challenges. Between rising temp
  
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• GLOW cast ‘haven’t given up hope of comeback’ 6 years after Netflix cancellation

  15-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  House of the Dragon star Gayle Rankin played Sheila ‘The She Wolf’ in GLOW (Picture: Erica Parise/Netflix)It’s been six long years since one of Netflix’s best shows ever was devastatingly axed – but the cast are still open to returning should the opportunity arise.In 2017, GLOW, aka Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, premiered. I’d never really watched wrestling before – the closest I’d got was devouring Gladiators in the 90s as a kid. B
  
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• Move your wifi router away from household item to boost broadband speed

  15-08-2026 07:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ofcom has explained how to make the most of home wifi - and explained what problems can be fixed as well as those that can't with simple router placement tips
  
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• At least one dead as huge Croatia wildfire forces 1,200 locals and tourists to flee

  15-08-2026 07:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A wildfire that destroyed parts of Omis in Croatia has been described as "one of the worst" fires in the country's history as several European nations continue to suffer devastating wildfires
  
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• DVLA message to university and college students who drive a car

  15-08-2026 07:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  You could get a hefty find if you do not act when you need to
  
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• Massachusetts mayor dramatically arrested over alleged $1.5 million Covid loan fraud to fund campaign

  15-08-2026 07:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Brian Depena, the Mayor of Lawrence, was arrested and charged on Friday in connection with the alleged fraud, that authorities said amounted to over $1.5 million.
  
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• Picasso print discovered in abandoned apartment eight years after gallery heist

  15-08-2026 07:25 via dailymail.com
  
  A Picasso print valued at over $35,000 that was stolen from an art gallery in Wisconsin eight years ago turned up in an apartment after its tenants were evicted.
  
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• 'I was a free woman then Taliban stole my voice and job and locked me in home'

  15-08-2026 07:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. EXCLUSIVE. Five years on, and Maryam* is still haunted by the memory of running for her life as the Taliban seized Afghanistan and turned her life into an 'endless prison'
  
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• 'I played golf against Donald Trump – he's exactly what you think he's like'

  15-08-2026 07:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump recently faced social media backlash questioning his golf victory and one star who played with him has revealed his true nature
  
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• Victorian farmer bills state government $40,000 after more than 100 sheep were killed by 'dingoes'

  15-08-2026 07:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Scott Keller is based in Rainbow, north-west Victoria, where dingoes have additional protections due to the region's critically low population.
  
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• Six dead, including suspect, as police investigate shooting spree in Michigan

  15-08-2026 07:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Five people have been found dead across two addresses in Michigan after police were called to initial reports of a shooting - the suspect has also been found dead police have confirmed
  
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• Indonesia earthquake LIVE: At least 5 people killed as massive 7.7 quake strikes tourist spot

  15-08-2026 07:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 7.7-magnitude quake struck not far from the coast at around 10.58pm on Friday - the country is a popular holiday spot for Brits
  
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• When is next Red Arrows display after they cancel Eastbourne Airshow appearance

  15-08-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Red Arrows have pulled out of the Eastbourne Airshow – so when will they next perform a display? (Picture: Harry Schofield / SWNS)Hundreds were ready to look to the skies for the latest Red Arrows display this weekend, but unfortunately, they’re not showing up.The daredevil stunt team was scheduled to make an appearance at the Eastbourne International Airshow this weekend, which started yesterday, but the team confirmed last week they had to pull out.Why? Well, the pilots had co
  
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• How I’m dealing with my video game backlog of 48 titles – Reader’s Feature

  15-08-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Elden Ring – is it still on your backlog? (Bandai Namco)With too many games and not enough time to complete them all, a reader explains how he breaks down his video game backlog problem.My wife, who is very much into reading, is often buying new books. I commented on how many books she had yet to read and she rightly questioned how many games I’d bought that I had yet to play.So I downloaded an app, so I could sort out my library. Frankly I’m slightly embarrassed when I starte
  
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• Trump blasted by USS Lincoln sailor's wife over 'appalling' conditions aboard 'floating metal prison'... after President's callous response sparked outrage

  15-08-2026 06:54 via dailymail.com
  
  A USS Lincoln sailor's wife said the president's response to the 'appalling' conditions aboard the ship was 'infuriating,' as officialsdismiss concerns.
  
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